Car theft continues to be a
problem in Puget Sound. But with the prospect of warmer weather coming, there will
be more opportunities for car thieves to steal cars. For example, many people
will leave their windows open when they park their cars at the mall or at work.
Recently, KING TV broadcast a
video from their Portland partner station of an interview with a former car
thief. The interview gives an insight into what motivates someone to steal cars
and how they work.
When asked how drivers can
prevent their vehicles from theft, he recommended the following:
·
Use a steering wheel lock such as The Club.
·
Lock your car, whether you park it in a parking
lot or at home in the driveway. Many car thieves (and car prowlers for that
matter) check door handles to see if they are unlocked. This is called “Jockey
Boxing.”
·
Install a good car alarm.
·
Install a LoJack system. LoJack is a system that
alerts local police to the location of your vehicle if it is stolen. For more
information about it, go to http://www.lojack.com/.
See the video here,
KGW TV:
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